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Tuesday, January 25, 2005

NapaNews.com | Sports Capsule 

NapaNews.com | Sports Capsule

• Mario Andretti returns for Infineon Raceway blood drive Jan. 28

Race fans and community members will take the ride of a lifetime, while helping the American Red Cross save lives, during the fourth annual Infineon Technologies High Speed Blood Drive at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma on Friday, Jan. 28. The event will run from noon-6 p.m.

Mario Andretti will return for the third consecutive year to this event, which offers the chance to meet one of the most recognized drivers in history and, at the same time, donate a pint of blood to the American Red Cross. Andretti has captured victories at both the Indianapolis 500 (1969) and the Daytona 500 (1967), and was named Driver of the Century by the Associated Press (1999). Andretti will be available for pictures and autographs throughout the day.

In addition to meeting Andretti, everyone who comes out to the event between noon-5 p.m. will get their blood pumping with a "hot lap" around the 12-turn, 2.52-mile Infineon Raceway road course by a professional driver from the ESPN Russell Racing School.

Following the hot lap, donors will complete an eligibility form with a Red Cross representative before donating a pint of blood. For more information on donor eligibility, visit ww.beadonor.com.


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